Praia do Forte
Figueira da Foz, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia do Forte is in the municipality of Figueira da Foz, district of Coimbra, in the Centre region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Aceitável by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Figueira da Foz, Vila Verde, 5.3 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia do Forte have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia do Forte has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia do Forte hold a Blue Flag?
Praia do Forte does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia do Forte?
Yes, there is parking near Praia do Forte.
When is the bathing season at Praia do Forte?
The bathing season at Praia do Forte runs officially from 13 June to 13 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia do Forte?
Yes — Praia do Forte has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Praia do Forte?
We have no confirmed information for Praia do Forte specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 13 June to 13 September 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Figueira da Foz town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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